Discovery boat trip on the Cher

Duration: 1 day - Price: €18 Hire a bike for the day from the Villandry Tourist Office and explore the famous ‘Loire à Vélo’ cycle route along the Cher. Enjoy the relaxed lifestyle of the Loire Valley on rides suitable for all in this region, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its cultural landscapes: the perfect setting for your visits. Please note: The Villandry Tourist Office only has bikes for adults. On the day you collect your bike, a photocopy of your ID and a deposit of €300 (by credit card) will be required. Suggested routes on the safe cycle paths of the Loire à Vélo network:  Villandry to Rigny-Ussé  The itinerary of the Loire à vélo will make you follow the Cher river until it flows into the Loire. You will then take a 500m paved section that will cause some trepidation in the saddle and handlebars of your bike. Then, you will pass to Vallères before arriving at the castle of Rigny-Ussé. 23 km to Rigny-Ussé.   Villandry to Tours  The Cher river will be your guideline to Tours. Don't forget to stop at the port of Savonnières to discover the revival of the inland waterways. 21 km to Tours.

Price: €8 (public price: €8.50) The Château de Villandry is a unique example of Renaissance architecture and gardens. Six sumptuous gardens await you: the vegetable garden, the ornamental garden, the water garden, the medicinal plant garden, the labyrinth and the sun garden.

Price: €13 (public price: €14) The Château de Villandry is a unique example of Renaissance architecture and gardens. Six sumptuous gardens await you: the vegetable garden, the ornamental garden, the water garden, the medicinal plant garden, the labyrinth and the sun garden. The château boasts 18th century interiors and a collection of antique Spanish paintings.

Duration: 2 hours - Price: €25 On the outskirts of Tours, the Bateliers du Cher offer guided tours all year round, departing from Savonnières (up the Cher towards Tours). You'll board traditional 18th and 19th century boats (seating 12) for an hour and a half of discovery. A change of scenery and peace and quiet guaranteed!